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Title: iPhone screen replacement
Post by: Guy on 11 September 2012, 21:01
so.. erm.. I might have trodden on mine

the scratches are superficial and don't impact on usage but I know they're there and want to replace it

has anyone got any links to traders THEY HAVE USED to purchase a replacement screen from and been happy with the results (fitting it themselves) please?

tia
Title: Re: iPhone screen replacement
Post by: vii-cks on 12 September 2012, 14:05
Do Carphone Warehouse still do this kind of thing?
Title: Re: iPhone screen replacement
Post by: Guy on 12 September 2012, 17:31
Do Carphone Warehouse still do this kind of thing?

i have no idea, do they?
Title: Re: iPhone screen replacement
Post by: 212hpdazza on 12 September 2012, 17:34
dude youtube iphone screen fix it shows how easy it is and some till u were to get the screen
Title: Re: iPhone screen replacement
Post by: Guy on 12 September 2012, 17:39
dude youtube iphone screen fix it shows how easy it is and some till u were to get the screen

yes, thank you, i have already done that, i am looking for a decent and reliable supplier now
Title: Re: iPhone screen replacement
Post by: RandomJord on 14 September 2012, 03:56
dude youtube iphone screen fix it shows how easy it is and some till u were to get the screen

yes, thank you, i have already done that, i am looking for a decent and reliable supplier now

Ask Kyle, he probably has a stash or can get one easy
Title: Re: iPhone screen replacement
Post by: Guy on 14 September 2012, 10:11
dude youtube iphone screen fix it shows how easy it is and some till u were to get the screen

yes, thank you, i have already done that, i am looking for a decent and reliable supplier now

Ask Kyle, he probably has a stash or can get one easy

good call, thanks :afro:
Title: Re: iPhone screen replacement
Post by: tigerj360 on 14 September 2012, 10:35
I swear apple will replace the front screen for £25? and you keep warranty?

Someone might have to confirm that though. :smiley:
Title: Re: iPhone screen replacement
Post by: sharki786 on 14 September 2012, 10:47
depends what model iphone you have. last time i found out it was £80 to have it replaced from apple shop. if you fit it yourself DO NOT BEND THE FLEXI CABLE they will break if you breath on them lol
i done an iphone before (its a c*nt to do) very fiddly
Title: Re: iPhone screen replacement
Post by: T_J_G on 16 September 2012, 17:45
Very fiddly to do. I repaired a screen then the speaked didn't work so flogged it to Mazuma.

What model is it? I would probably just go and swap it for a refurb at apple for £130ish as they won't touch your old one with a new screen as they can tell its been swapped out.
Title: Re: iPhone screen replacement
Post by: 212hpdazza on 16 September 2012, 18:06
any 1 know how 2 unlock 3gs to all networks cheers
Title: Re: iPhone screen replacement
Post by: DubFan on 17 September 2012, 17:22
To replace the glass on an iPhone 3G, I bought a replacement glass "digitiser" from this guy on ebay http://stores.ebay.co.uk/xtech (http://stores.ebay.co.uk/xtech)

In the process of swapping it over, managed to put a little too much pressure on the LCD (you have to detach the glass from the LCD to replace it) and broke it. So had to buy a new LCD.
I got one from Amazon. Here's the links to the two I bought (bought the wrong one first)

iPhone 3G LCD screen (http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B001UA7UZM/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i00)
iPhone 3GS LCD screen (http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B003BZTDDG/ref=oh_details_o05_s00_i00)

So, in total it cost about £30 due to replacing the LCD, but that's still cheaper that paying someone like Apple to do it for you.



any 1 know how 2 unlock 3gs to all networks cheers

I asked this question the other week.

If you had the phone on O2, go to their website and go to help section, then ask one of the online advisers, they will ask for your O2 account details, then the unlock process will start. Once it's done (it only took 30min for me), they'll text you, you then put the new SIM (non-O2) in the phone, connect the phone to your computer and start iTunes, the phone will now be unlocked by iTunes (via the Apple servers).
If the iPhone wasn't originally on O2, contact the helpdesk of the network who originally supplied the phone.
If you got the phone from someone else, you'll have to use a phone unlocking service, there are plenty online who will do it for a fee.
Title: Re: iPhone screen replacement
Post by: Guy on 17 September 2012, 20:07
thanks for the replies Sharki, Tim and DubFan... i will look into this  :smiley:
Title: Re: iPhone screen replacement
Post by: rheady on 21 September 2012, 09:55
There is some good videos on the Icracked website. They are on YouTube. I replaced my sons iphone 4 screen a month ago. Bought a screen with the screw drivers in the kit. It is fiddly but just watched and paused video and completed it in about 30mins. Looks good now in blue. If its just the back case it's only 2 screws.
Title: Re: iPhone screen replacement
Post by: Guy on 21 September 2012, 11:13
There is some good videos on the Icracked website. They are on YouTube. I replaced my sons iphone 4 screen a month ago. Bought a screen with the screw drivers in the kit. It is fiddly but just watched and paused video and completed it in about 30mins. Looks good now in blue. If its just the back case it's only 2 screws.

which retailer did you buy the replacement screen from? and you say its blue??  :huh:
Title: Re: iPhone screen replacement
Post by: rheady on 22 September 2012, 19:45
This was the one I fitted. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Blue-Lcd-Touch-Screen-Digitizer-for-iPhone-4-4G-Dark-Blue-Replacement-Back-/300717851381?pt=UK_Replacement_Parts_Tools&hash=item46042e42f5#ht_2310wt_964

Good fitment, small Philips screwdriver was not the best though.